Zoos & aquariums · South West England
The Monkey Sanctuary
In or near St Keyne.
The Monkey Sanctuary — a zoo aquarium in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Richard Law — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Looe · 3.1 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The Monkey Sanctuary is a zoo aquarium located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Monkey Sanctuary, established in 1964, is a project of Wild Futures, a charity focused on the protection of primates and their habitats. It serves as a refuge for monkeys rescued from neglect and isolation, recognized for its high standards of care.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Monkey Sanctuary is a zoo located in South-West England. It focuses on the care and rehabilitation of various primate species. The sanctuary is dedicated to conservation and education regarding primate welfare.
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- Coordinates
- 50.3654, -4.4139
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- St. Martin-by-Looe
- Postcode
- PL13 1NZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- South East Cornwall
- Nearest railway station
- Looe — 3.1 km
- Official site
- www.monkeysanctuary.org
Sources
- osm: node/4957673324 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Monkey Sanctuary?
- The Monkey Sanctuary is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL13 1NZ), in the parish of St. Martin-by-Looe.
- What is The Monkey Sanctuary?
- The Monkey Sanctuary — a zoo aquarium in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Monkey Sanctuary?
- The nearest railway station is Looe, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL13 1NZ.
- Is The Monkey Sanctuary a protected site?
- Yes — The Monkey Sanctuary is part of the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to The Monkey Sanctuary?
- The nearest railway station is Looe, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL13 1NZ.